Improved Kilo vs Sava
The Improved Kilo and the Sava are both Submarine classes. The Improved Kilo displaces 2,325 tons — 3.0x the Sava's 770 tons. The Improved Kilo reaches 12 knots vs 10 knots for the Sava. The Improved Kilo carries a crew of 52 vs 35 for the Sava. Submerged displacement is 3,075 tons for the Improved Kilo vs 964 tons for the Sava. The Improved Kilo can dive to 300 m compared to 300 m for the Sava. The Improved Kilo was produced in 75 units vs 2 for the Sava. The Improved Kilo was commissioned in 1980, 2 years after the Sava (1978).
| Russian attack submarine, introduced in 1980, uses diesel-electric propulsion. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Rubin Design Bureau |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number built | 75 units |
| Estimated unit price | $200 million |
| Yugoslavian attack submarine, 770 tons displacement, powered by two MTU diesel engines. | |
| Origin | 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
| Category | Submarine |
| Type | Attack submarine |
| Manufacturer | Brodogradilište specijalnih objekata |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number built | 2 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Displacement | 2,325 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 12.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 7,500 nm at 7 knots |
| Length | 72.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 52 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric propulsion; 2 × 1000 kW diesel generators; 1 × 5,500–6,800 shp (4,100–5,100 kW) propulsion motor; 1 × fixed-pitch 6-bladed or 7-bladed propeller |
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| Displacement | 770 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 10.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | NA |
| Length | 55.9 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 35 ◉ |
| Max depth | 300 m ◉ |
| Propulsion | One shaft; diesel-electric: 2 × MTU diesel engines, 1 × Končar electric motor |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Improved Kilo-class or Sava-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has greater displacement at 2,325 tons compared to the Sava-class's 770 tons.
Which is faster, the Improved Kilo-class or Sava-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is faster with a maximum speed of 12 knots compared to the Sava-class's 10 knots.
Which has longer range, the Improved Kilo-class or Sava-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has a longer range at 7,500 nautical miles compared to the Sava-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Improved Kilo-class or Sava-class?
The Improved Kilo-class is longer at 72.6 meters compared to the Sava-class's 55.9 meters.
How many crew members do the Improved Kilo-class and Sava-class have?
The Improved Kilo-class has a larger crew complement of 52 compared to the Sava-class's 35 crew members.
Which can dive deeper, the Improved Kilo-class or Sava-class?
The Sava-class can dive deeper with a maximum depth of 300 meters compared to the Improved Kilo-class's 300 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Improved Kilo-class or Sava-class?
The Improved Kilo-class has been built in greater numbers with 75 vessels compared to 2 vessels of the Sava-class.